This bill proposes several updates to the current statutes regarding the compensation of state legislators in Arizona. Notably, it establishes that beginning January 1, 2027, legislators will receive an annual salary equivalent to that of a county supervisor, as defined in section 11-419, subsection a. Additionally, it modifies the language around reimbursement for travel and subsistence expenses, changing "attendance upon" to "attending" and clarifying that these expenses are incurred while acting in a legislative matter with prior approval from the presiding officer.

The bill also introduces a new provision stating that the chapter does not apply to the office of state legislator, and it removes the requirement for the commission to submit recommendations for legislative salaries to the electorate for approval. Instead, it allows the governor's recommendations regarding salaries to take effect unless specifically disapproved by the legislature. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that it will only become effective if the Arizona Constitution is amended by a vote of the people at the next general election.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1103, 41-1903, 41-1904, 11-419